Oklahoma Adds One to 2023 Signing Class

The Sooners officially added local athlete Taylor Heim, who committed last week and signed on National Signing Day.

By OU Media Relations

University of Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables announced the addition of in-state athlete Taylor Heim to OU's 2023 recruiting class Wednesday, the first day of the regular signing period.

Heim, a 6-4, 190-pound consensus three-star prospect from Yukon, was a major factor on both sides of the ball at Bethany High School. A member of The Oklahoman’s 2022 Little All-City First Team as a defensive back and the 2022 District 4A-II Co-Player of the Year, Heim registered a combined 79 tackles, 11 pass breakups and eight interceptions (six as a senior) over his last two seasons. 

Offensively over the 2021 and 2022 campaigns, he passed for more than 2,300 yards and 26 touchdowns and rushed for over 1,400 yards and 16 TDs. He also caught 20 passes for 287 yards and four scores. Heim helped Bethany to a 9-2 record and state playoff appearance as a senior and was named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association 2023 All-State Game.

Heim also won the Class 4A state title in the long jump with a mark of 21 feet, 8.5 inches and helped Bethany’s 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams to state gold medals. He is also a standout on the Bronchos’ basketball team.

"Everything Taylor's done, he's autographed his work with excellence," said Venables. "He's a three-sport standout who also excels on the basketball court and is a state champion long jumper. In football, he did everything – playing quarterback, receiver, tight end, safety. He's just a long and very fluid and explosive athlete who shows great instincts and has a natural feel for the game. He's got an incredibly high motor and is tough and skilled – just tremendous skill for a long guy. And he's a really bright young man with a great work ethic and who is a leader. He's got all the traits you can't coach. We're super excited to add Taylor to this quality class of newcomers."

Heim is the 26th player in a 2023 OU signing class that ranks fourth nationally by ESPN and in the 247Sports composite. Twenty of the Sooners’ 26 signees are ranked as 4- or 5-star recruits on a 5-star scale.